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The Ian Carey Quintet: Contextualizin'
by C. Michael Bailey
Trumpeter Ian Carey's Contextualizin' is a digital Masters seminar. First, of course, is the music: solid, acoustic, composed, progressive, explorative. Second, is the exegesis, Carey's realization that, ..."what I played would help shape how I played..." Not technically dazzling, Carey, like Miles Davis, chooses to focus on which notes he plays (and doesn't) and their relative ...
Stanford Jazz Workshop's 2010 Workshop Program Registration Now Open!
Study & Play with the Best in Jazz Each summer, Stanford Jazz Workshop's education programs create a lively and supportive community of jazz artists, educators, students and enthusiasts on the beautiful campus of Stanford University. A unique learning opportunity for adults and youth ages 12 and up, SJW offers the chance to work alongside faculty including ...
Ryan Keberle: Heavy Dreaming
by Dan Bilawsky
Brass band-oriented projects seemed to be all the rage in 2009. Dave Douglas, leaning on the work of Lester Bowie and the heritage of the Crescent City, garnered great critical acclaim and artistic success with his Brass Ecstasy project. Saxophonist David Binney created a mysterious and intriguing blend between a guest brass section and his core ...
Trombonist Luis Bonilla Interviewed at AAJ...And More!
Trombonist, composer, bandleader and professor Luis Bonilla is not a tortured artist. One cannot imagine him careening from one imbalanced extreme of self- reflection to the other or participating in anything particularly self-indulgent, whatsoever. He is a loving husband and a father who seems to inhale and exhale commitment to his two-year-old daughter. The middle son ...
Luis Bonilla: I Talking Now!
by Chris May
The exuberant, New York-based, trombonist Luis Bonilla has been recording as leader since 1998, when he released Pasos Gigantes ("giant steps") on Candid. I Talking Now! is his fourth album. But he is still probably best known for his work with other artists. Currently a member of trumpeter Dave Douglas' Brass Ecstasy, Bonilla began the 1990s ...
Dave Douglas: Constellations
by Martin Longley
This reissue harks back to a time when trumpeter Dave Douglas seemingly operated within a more extreme zone of jazz improvisation. When this 1995 set was recorded at Radio DRS in Zurich, the trio had been together for three years, Douglas having built up a tight bond with guitarist Brad Shepik and drummer Jim Black but ...
John Geggie: Unexpected Conversations
by John Kelman
Most cities have them: musicians who act like a lightning rod, focusing and driving their jazz scenes. In Ottawa, Canada, bassist John Geggie has been one of those significant focal points for two decades, but in particular over the past ten years. He's one of the founding organizers and faculty members of Jazzworks which, amongst other ...
Dave Douglas Tiny Bell Trio: Constellations
by Mark Corroto
With trumpeter Dave Douglas' 21st century star continuing to rise, the hatOLOGY reissue of his Tiny Bell Trio recording Constellations serves as a reminder of the not too distant past. Hearing Douglas, guitarist Brad Shepik, and drummer Jim Black circa 1995 provides the context in which to consider their more recent efforts. At the time of ...
Bill Royston: The History of a Festival
by Lloyd N. Peterson Jr.
It is a passion and responsibility that no one takes as serious as they do; and they do it knowing that little, if any acknowledgment will come their way. They are the festival promoters and artistic directors of this music we call Jazz.And though it's a music that has always had its up and ...
All About Jazz: New York - Best of 2009
by AAJ Staff
Our print partner, All About Jazz: New York's annual best of New York and beyond list. Enjoy!MUSICIANS OF THE YEAR Fred Anderson (tenor saxophone) Chick Corea (keyboards) Dave Douglas (trumpet) Peter Evans (trumpet) Wadada Leo Smith (trumpet) RECORD LABELS OF THE YEAR CLEAN FEED ...
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